The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has vowed to prosecute any local government official caught engaging in corrupt practices as the new local government fiscal autonomy takes effect nationwide
The warning was issued by ICPC Chairman, Dr. Musa Adamu, at the unveiling of the Accountability and Corruption Prevention Programme for Local Governments (ACPP-LG) in Abuja on Thursday. The initiative is aimed at preventing corruption across the 774 local government areas (LGAs) in the country.
As part of the new initiative, ICPC will closely monitor local government budgets and expenditures using five key areas to ensure transparency and accountability: Fiscal Transparency, Open Procurement, Human Resources Management, Corruption Control and Citizen Engagement in Budget Implementation.
Dr. Adamu explained that the program is designed to detect and prevent the misuse of public funds, ensuring that resources meant for local development are properly utilized in line with the recent Supreme Court ruling that restored financial autonomy to LGAs.
He further stated that the ICPC will collaborate with critical government agencies, civil society organizations, and law enforcement agencies to ensure compliance with these accountability measures.
To curb corruption in the local government system, ICPC will deploy its investigative, prosecutorial, and regulatory functions to ensure compliance with anti-corruption laws.
“By focusing on these areas, we aim to strengthen governance structures, enhance service delivery, and restore public trust in local governments,” Dr. Adamu stated.
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